Antidepressant Panel, Urine (Quantitative)
Test Mnemonic
UTCAQT
CPT Codes
- 80332 - QTY (1)
- 80337 - QTY (1)
- 80338 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Antidepressant Drug Screen, Urine
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated | Transfer 2 mL urine to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 11 days |
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Gas Chromatography | |
| Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) |
Special Info
Panel includes: Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Clomipramine, Desmethylclomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin, Desmethyldoxepin, Desmethyltrimipramine, Fluoxetine, Norfluoxetine, Imipramine, Maprotiline, Mirtazapine, Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Trazodone and Trimipramine. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Limitation
Desmethylsertraline (Sertraline metabolite) and Norcyclobenzaprine (Cyclobenzaprine metabolite) are known interferences for Protriptyline.